Shocking images show the mass trail of destruction after TWO powerful earthquakes shook the Italian city of Perugia in the space of a just a few hours.

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Two women carry their belongings after an earthquake in Visso

The central Lazio, Marche and Abruzzo regions have been grappling with heavy snowfall, and one man aged about 82 died after the snow and one of the tremors caused the roof of a farm building to fall on him, a fire service spokesman said.

Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said soldiers would help rescue teams get to the affected villages.